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USS Nimitz arrives in Bahrain for a maintenance and logistic visit
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Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Camden Lund, Navy diver assigned
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Riverine Command Boats from Riverine Squadron (RIVRON)
Riverine Command Boats from Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 approach Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) to conduct well deck operations. RIVRON 2 is deployed as part of Commander, Task Fo... More
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A patrol boat assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG)
A patrol boat assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 returns to the Port of Jebel Ali after conducting a security escort mission for a commercial shipping vessel departing the port of Jebel Ali. CTG 56.7 ... More
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CTF 56 Mark VI Patrol Boats Escort USS Makin Island
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As tugboats steam alongside the amphibious assault
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U.S. Navy Sailors, attached to Commander, Task Group
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210107-N-DS741-1020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
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Capt. Joseph A. DiGuardo Jr. speaks to guests during
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160202-N-IT566-060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb.
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ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2020) Machinist Mate 2nd Class
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US. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 26, 2020) Construction
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150513-N-JY188-215 AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Seabees
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150514-N-JY188-253 AQABA, Jordan (May 14, 2015) Members
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150505-N-CW570-436 AQABA, Jordan (May 5, 2015) Hospital
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161028-N-LW591-0015 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
161028-N-LW591-0015 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2016) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 4 get underway on a Mark VI Patrol Boat during weapons exercise. CRS-4 is deployed to the U.S... More
150510-N-CW570-476 AQABA, Jordan (May 10, 2015) Capt.
150510-N-CW570-476 AQABA, Jordan (May 10, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, speaks to CTF 56, Jordanian, Belgian and Italian military personnel during a Commander's Update Brief (CUB... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians 1st Class
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians 1st Class Joe Hawley, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares to dive during dive supervisor training off the coast of Jebel Ali. EOD technicians out... More
Aerographer’s Mate Airman Phillip Coen, attached to
Aerographer’s Mate Airman Phillip Coen, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, briefs Rear Adm. Gene Black, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Central Command, on the post mission assessments of a MK 18 mod 2 unmann... More
Engineman 1st Class Bradley Bruns, assigned to Commander,
Engineman 1st Class Bradley Bruns, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, uses a string to play a game with a child at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations event... More
200121-N-JO908-1086 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2020) Electronics
200121-N-JO908-1086 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2020) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Zac Colasanto assigned to a Mark VI Patrol Boat attached to Commander, Task Force 56 (CTF 56), right, observes Master-at-Arms 2n... More
200803-N-AT101-2108 ARABIAN GULF (August 3, 2020) A
200803-N-AT101-2108 ARABIAN GULF (August 3, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat, attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 conducts a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 3, 2020. CTF 56 is responsible for pla... More
201125-N-DS741-1236 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Sean McNamara, attached
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Sean McNamara, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Jim Bass, a contractor for Space and Naval Warfare Command (SPAWAR), test the connection with a MK18 mod 2 unmanned und... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians from Commander,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians from Commander, Task Group 56.1, and members of the Royal Jordanian Navy tend divers during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16, April 14, 2016. IMCME... More
151103-N-CJ186-943 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) An AH-64D
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151103-N-CJ186-936 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Commander,
151103-N-CJ186-936 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7’s Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 802, and Kuwait Naval Forces Ship (P 2715) participate in a bi-lateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf.... More
150513-N-CW570-031 AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Explosive
150513-N-CW570-031 AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 and Explosive Ordnance Training Unit 1, demonstrate the use of a Robotix vLB... More
160811-N-FN215-026 BEIRUT, Lebanon (Aug. 11, 2016)
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An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned
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Sailor learns first aid
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A team of unmanned underwater vehicle operators, attached
A team of unmanned underwater vehicle operators, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, lower a UUV into the water for an underwater survey. CTG 56.1 provides mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, ... More
150506-N-CW570-100 AQABA, Jordan (May 6, 2015) Explosive
150506-N-CW570-100 AQABA, Jordan (May 6, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Dustin Springer, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Nathan Karagan ... More
160215-N-BJ294-020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb.
160215-N-BJ294-020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 15, 2016) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Aaron Gorby, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a gear demonstration to students from ... More
ARABIAN GULF (May 24, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat attached
ARABIAN GULF (May 24, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, transits the Arabian Gulf during an expeditionary training.. CTF 56 is responsible for the planning and execution of... More
Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, carry a shade cover during the construction of shade structures at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Nov. 3. NMCB-11 is currently deployed to Bah... More
151014-N-BJ294-051 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Oct.
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151103-N-CJ186-734 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Commander,
151103-N-CJ186-734 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7’s Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 805 participates in a bi-lateral exercise with Kuwait naval forces in the Arabian Gulf. The combined... More
From left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryce Hopkins, Lt.
From left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryce Hopkins, Lt. j.g. Lawrence Salazar and Petty Officer 1st Class Tim Richardson, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, assemble a double waterproof fire assembly w... More
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Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7
Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 provide a security escort for a commercial shipping vessel as it departs the Port of Jebel Ali. CTG 56.7 conducts maritime security operations to ensure free... More
151102-N-CJ186-575 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 2, 2015) Riverine
151102-N-CJ186-575 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 2, 2015) Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 805, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, transits through the Arabian Gulf during patrol operations. RCBs were originally use... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat
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170220-N-RZ218-0185 U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to
170220-N-RZ218-0185 U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, and members from the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), use a Seabotix remotely operated vehicle during exercise Khunjar Haad 22. Khunj... More
201125-N-DS741-1253 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
201125-N-DS741-1253 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Nov. 25, 2020) - Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller, left, discusses capabilities of the Mark VI patrol boat with Sailors assigned to Commander... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, takes part in cast and recovery operations off the coast of Bahrain October 3rd, 2016. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeas... More
200131-N-TB148-0670 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2020) Mark
200131-N-TB148-0670 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2020) Mark VI Patrol Boat 1201, attached to Commander, Task Force 56 (CTF 56), sails alongside the coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) during an interoperability... More
Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS)
Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 4 get underway on a Mark VI Patrol Boat during weapons exercise Oct. 28, 2016. CRS-4 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Comman... More
150719-N-CW570-245 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Navy
150719-N-CW570-245 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Navy Diver 1st Class Paul Averill, of Apache Junction, Ariz., assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares to remove his diving helmet after a salvage d... More
ARABIAN GULF (April. 16, 2020) Intelligence Specialist
ARABIAN GULF (April. 16, 2020) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jimenez Gerardo, assigned to Commander Task Force 56, launches an RQ-20B PUMA Unmanned Aerial System aboard a Mark VI Patrol Boat in the Arabian ... More
U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, forward
U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, forward deployed from Little Creek, Va., and U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 313, forward deployed from Everett, Wash., provide anti-terrorism and force protectio... More
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160812-N-FN215-050 BEIRUT, Lebanon (Aug. 12, 2016)
160812-N-FN215-050 BEIRUT, Lebanon (Aug. 12, 2016) Members of the Lebanese armed forces conduct demolition training with Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 during Resolute Response 16 outside... More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepare to take part in cast and recovery operations off the coast of Bahrain October 2nd, 2016. CTG 56.1 conducts mine cou... More
150915-N-CW570-0564 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2015) Explosive
150915-N-CW570-0564 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class John Leahy, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 climbs aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure sh... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Christopher
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Christopher Simpson, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, scans a shipping container with a PDX2 radiation detector during routine training. CTG-56.1 conduct... More
150514-N-JY188-336 AQABA, Jordan (May 14, 2015) Capt.
150514-N-JY188-336 AQABA, Jordan (May 14, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, takes part in an Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) pinning ceremony with members of CTF 56 during Ex... More
150511-N-CW570-346 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 11, 2015)
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191127-N-JO908-1021 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 27, 2019)
191127-N-JO908-1021 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 27, 2019) Rear Adm. Curt Renshaw, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) U.S. 5th Fleet, speaks to Sailors attached to Commander Task Unit 56.7.5... More
150515-N-CW570-336 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 15, 2015)
150515-N-CW570-336 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 15, 2015) Lt. Sean Kim, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, surveys a sunken ship during a SCUBA dive near the Royal Jordanian Naval Base in Aqaba during ex... More
151109-N-CJ186-098 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Nov.
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160123-N-CJ186-511 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2016) Mineman
160123-N-CJ186-511 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2016) Mineman 2nd Class Bryan Dua, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, performs routine maintenance on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) aboard the Bay-class lan... More
151103-N-CJ186-929 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Two
151103-N-CJ186-929 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Two AH-64D Apache helicopters, assigned to U.S. Army Charlie Troop Heavy Cav, fly together during a bi-lateral training exercise in the Arabian Gulf. The combined-... More
200131-N-TB148-0376 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2020) Electronics
200131-N-TB148-0376 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2020) Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Drigger, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron FOUR, ALPHA Company, Boat Team One, heaves a line from a Mark VI Patrol B... More
150516-N-CW570-667 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 16, 2015)
150516-N-CW570-667 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 16, 2015) Jordanian military personnel and a Coastguardsman, assigned to Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT), Direct Action Section 2, practice visit, board, sea... More
191118-N-JO908-2006 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 18, 2019)
191118-N-JO908-2006 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, participate in a closed-circuit rebreather certification course onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. EODMU-... More
150608-N-CW570-205 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2015) British
150608-N-CW570-205 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2015) British Royal Commandos, assigned to HMS Duncan (D37), perform Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercises aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DD... More
150721-N-CW570-1069 ARABIAN GULF (July 21, 2015) Navy
150721-N-CW570-1069 ARABIAN GULF (July 21, 2015) Navy Diver 1st Class Brian Simic, of Englewood, Fla., assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, poses for a photo prior to a salvage diving operation off the... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Troy Crowder, Navy diver with
Petty Officer 2nd Class Troy Crowder, Navy diver with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, forward deployed from Little Creek, Va., provides anti-terrorism and force protection at Mina' Ash Shu'aybah Port in Kuwai... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, takes part in cast and recovery operations off the coast of Bahrain October 2nd, 2016. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeas... More
Capt. Kyle Moses, commodore of Commander, Task Force
Capt. Kyle Moses, commodore of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Master Chief Chris Borkenheim, command master chief of CTF 56, conducts pier inspections during In... More